American Water's sources of water supply 2022
In 2022, some 69 percent of the water supplied to American Water's customers was sourced from surface water. Surface water is collected from bodies of water found on the surface of the earth, such as rivers and lakes.
American Water's main source of water supply varies greatly by state. For example, around 91 percent of the water supplied to Pennsylvania came from surface water, whereas in California the main source of water supply was groundwater.
American Water's main source of water supply varies greatly by state. For example, around 91 percent of the water supplied to Pennsylvania came from surface water, whereas in California the main source of water supply was groundwater.
